It was reported late Tuesday night by Mark Feinsand of MLB.com that the Mets are the "frontrunner" to trade for Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr., while also adding that both the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres are also in the mix for the slugger.

In both 2026 and 2027, Robert has a team option on his deal. Both are worth $20 million. That means the White Sox can activate those options and pay Robert $20 million to play for them in 2026, and potentially another $20 million to play for them in 2027.

The latest New York Mets rumors involving Luis Robert suggest he won't be dealt and a big reason is the Chicago White Sox are kidding themselves with the price tag.